How To Fix /SAPAPO/TSM491 - System check: For permission to import objects into target system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/TSM -

• Message number: 491

• Message text: System check: For permission to import objects into target system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM491 - System check: For permission to import objects into target system ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/TSM491 typically indicates that there is a permission issue when trying to import objects into the target system during a transport process in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO). This error can occur in various scenarios, such as during the transport of configuration settings, master data, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the import does not have the necessary authorizations to import the specified objects into the target system.
  Transport Directory Issues: There may be issues with the transport directory or the transport request itself.
  System Configuration: The target system may not be properly configured to allow imports from the source system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the /SAPAPO/TSM491 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the import. This typically includes authorizations for the transport management system (TMS) and specific authorizations related to the objects being imported.
  You can check the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance).
  
  
  
  Review Transport Request:
  
  Verify that the transport request is correctly configured and that it contains the necessary objects.
  Check the status of the transport request in transaction SE09 or SE10 to ensure it is released and ready for import.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Directory:
  
  Ensure that the transport directory is correctly set up and accessible. You can check the transport directory settings in transaction STMS (Transport Management System).
  Make sure that the transport files are present in the transport directory on the file system.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the target system is properly configured to accept imports from the source system. This includes checking the TMS configuration and ensuring that the systems are correctly connected.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal or through transaction SNOTE.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE09 / SE10: Transport Organizer
  SU01: User Maintenance
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  STMS: Transport Management System
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on transport management and authorization concepts.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/TSM491 error message.